Transfer Information
Get Credit and Keep It
Every Butler course and program is designed to help you move forward in your career field or to another college or university. If you are interested in transferring, we have the resources to help make it happen.
You can pursue any one of our degree or certificate programs. Take your hours with you to a college or university just about anywhere in Kansas. That’s because the quality of a Butler education ensures our students get full credit for their completed coursework when they transfer.
Transfer FAQ
Yes, due to Butler’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas State Board of Education. However, there are several things to consider when transferring credits to other schools.
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A course that transfers at another institution will not necessarily count toward a major or program. Course equivalencies for most colleges and universities in Kansas are available on their respective web sites, so it is important to familiarize yourself with course catalogs and other materials published by the transfer school relevant to your major, and to consult with advising staffs at both schools. Only then can you know which classes will both transfer and count toward your chosen major or program.
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The most readily accepted credits at four-year colleges and universities are academic in nature. Classes that are remedial, vocational/technical, community education, or related to personal interest are not as widely accepted at most four-year colleges and universities.
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If you transfer to a Kansas public university with the 45 credit hour distribution of courses in the Kansas Board of Regents Articulation Agreement, you will have satisfied the general education requirements for the Kansas public university you choose. However, many majors have specific gen ed requirements, which means even though you have completed 45 credit hours at Butler and followed the distribution requirements of the Articulation Agreement, you may have to take additional major-specific gen ed courses at your transfer school.
The bottom line is it is very important for those transferring from Butler to another college or university to choose a major and school early and then consult with advisors at both schools in order to select courses which will both transfer and count for that major.
You do not, but there are several reasons why you may wish to complete your associate degree.
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Four-year colleges and universities are more likely to accept you as a junior and may waive additional general education requirements.
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An associate degree shows employers that you've met a set of requirements toward a specific degree plan and have not taken random courses.
There is a growing list of courses approved by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) for guaranteed transfer among all Kansas public postsecondary institutions.
Students who complete a course listed on the Kansas Board of Regents guaranteed transfer list at any Kansas public community college, technical college, or university can be certain that these courses will transfer to any other Kansas public institution.
Courses guaranteed to transfer are:
- Acting I & II
- American Federal Government
- American Literature I and II
- Anatomy and Physiology I & II
- Art Appreciation
- Beginning French I & II
- Beginning Spanish I & II
- Biology I (animal) & Biology I (cell)
- Calculus I with Analytic Geometry
- Calculus with Applications
- Chemistry I & II
- Childs Psychology
- College Algebra
- College Algebra with Review
- Comparative Politics
- Computer Concepts and Applications
- Contemporary Social Problems
- Cultural Anthropology
- Descriptive Astronomy
- Drawing I
- English Comp I & II
- Environmental Issues
- Ethics
- Exploring Leadership
- Financial Accounting
- First Aid and CPR
- General Physical Science
- General Physics I & II (Includes Lab)
- Geography
- Healthy Living
- International Relations
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Intro to Education
- Intro to General Chemistry, Organic, Biochem
- Intro to Literature I
- Introduction to Logic
- Macroeconomics
- Managerial Acct’g
- Marriage and Family
- Mass Communication
- Medical Terminology
- Microeconomics
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory II
- Personal Finance
- Philosophy I
- Physical Geology
- Physics I & II
- Principles of Early Childhood
- Psychology
- Public Speaking
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Religion
- Social Problems
- Sociology
- Sport Nutrition
- Theory of Music I
- Women and Gender Studies
The following list of courses has been approved by the Kansas Chief Instructional Administrators (KCIA) to transfer as equivalent general education courses among all community colleges in the state. As more courses are evaluated and approved, they will be added to the list. For questions about the transferability of courses not listed please contact an academic advisor.
General Education Courses
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Course |
Hours |
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English Composition I |
3 |
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English Composition II |
3 |
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Public Speaking |
3 |
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College Algebra |
3 |
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U.S. History to 1877 |
3 |
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U.S. History Since 1877 |
3 |
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Introduction to Literature |
3 |
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Macroeconomics |
3 |
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Microeconomics |
3 |
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Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
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World Regional Geography |
3 |
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General Biology & Lab |
4-5 |
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Chemistry I & Lab |
4-5 |
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Physical Science & Lab |
5 |
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Physics (Non-General) & Lab |
4-5 |
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American Government |
3 |
The list of elective transfer courses below will transfer as equivalents among all Kansas community colleges and technical colleges. The Core Outcomes project will evaluate the above courses. As these course outcomes are approved by the Core Outcomes project, the courses may be moved to the General Education Transfer Course list. Elective courses will continue to be identified bi-annually by the KCIA.
Elective Transfer Courses
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Course |
Hours |
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Anatomy and Physiology |
4-5 |
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Microbiology |
4-5 |
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Introduction to Anthropology |
3 |
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Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
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Calculus I |
4-5 |
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Elementary Statistics |
3 |
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Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
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Ethics |
3 |
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Music Appreciation |
3 |
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Art Appreciation |
3 |
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Theater Appreciation |
3 |
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Music History |
3 |
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Art History |
3 |
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World Cultures to 1500 |
3 |
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German I |
5 |
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Spanish I |
5 |
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French I |
5 |
Reverse Transfer allows students transferring between Kansas public higher education institutions (including Kansas universities, community colleges and technical schools) to earn eligible associate degrees as they continue to take classes. The associate degree is administered by correspondence between the new institution and the last institution the student attended.
All students who transfer coursework from a Kansas public institution are eligible for consideration. Students are notified within their first semester if they are eligible, and this notification will include a list of courses needed to finish the related degree.
Visit http://www.kansasregents.org/transfer_articulation for more information.
How to order official transcripts
Order official transcripts online via Parchment Digital Credential Service in minutes. It’s easy to use and secure. All major credit cards accepted.
- Go to the Butler Community College Parchment Home Page
- Follow the easy step-by-step process to request a transcript. For assistance, check out this transcript ordering tutorial or view the entire Parchment tutorial database.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT FEES:
Electronic delivery eTranscript: $9
Paper Mailed USPS: $13
Paper Mailed USPS International: $15.90
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How to view unofficial transcripts
Unofficial transcripts should not replace the official signed and sealed transcripts. Students must have access to my.butlercc.edu in order to view unofficial records. Former students have a limited time in which they are able to access my.butlercc.edu. Technical support is available through the Butler Service Desk at (316) 322-3306.
- Login to My.ButlerCC.edu
- Click on the "My Records" blue tile
- Click on the "Unofficial Transcript" link on the left sidebar
Transcript Holds
Effective July 1st, 2024, new federal regulations allow students to receive a transcript if they have either paid their account in full or have paid a semester in full in which they received Federal Student Aid. If you have questions about a financial hold preventing the release of your transcript, please contact Accounts Receivable at (316) 323-3181.
Transfer Agreements
Eligible Butler graduates will be granted junior status at APU and degrees transfer as a block.
Students can successfully plan their transfer to ASU from Butler Community College through MyPath2ASU. Students are ensured a simple, seamless transition into one of the nation’s top 10 universities for undergraduate education — all while saving time and money, and minimizing the loss of credit during their transfer journey. Using the MyPath2ASU tool, students eliminate the guesswork out of transferring by enabling students to create their own pathway to ASU. By selecting an ASU major, MyPath2ASU and Butler Community College will outline a list of courses for students to take at their current institution that apply toward their ASU bachelor’s degree. Some of the MyPath2ASU transfer experience benefits include:
- Visit MyPath2ASU, select Butler Community College as current institution
- Select your major and see the list of Butler classes accepted to ASU
- Guaranteed general admission to ASU and admission into MyPath2ASU major choice if all requirements are satisfied.* Some majors have additional or higher admission requirements
- Self-service degree progress tracking through My Transfer Guide to minimize loss of credit
Butler graduates with an associate degree and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher are accepted as fulfilling all general education and competency requirements of an AU bachelor degree program when one of the following conditions are satisfied.
- Student meets the number of hours of the general education requirements for Bachelor of Art degrees offered through state universities in Kansas
- Transfer credits have been evaluated and deemed acceptable by the Ashford University Registrar's Office
Baker University College of Arts and Sciences
Transfer students whose cumulative GPA is 2.6 or higher automatically qualify for an academic scholarship. Baker guarantees the acceptance of all Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program credits with course grades of a C or higher and a CRN of 100 or higher. Community college coursework completes all Baker Quest (general education) requirements except for:
- Transfer Salon II (3 credit hours)
- Global Culture and Community (3 credit hours)
- Global Citizenship (3 credit hours)
- Summit Salon (1 credit hour)
Bethel assures the acceptance of any Butler Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree for junior standing in a Baccalaureate program with the following provisions:
- Successfully completing the Bethel College Competencies (writing, oral, mathematics) and general education distribution requirements in arts and humanities, sciences and mathematics and social sciences.
Butler/Emporia Students to Teachers (BEST) Program
The BEST Program candidate is able to complete two years of general education coursework at a Butler campus. Additionally, the candidate will be able to complete the required ESU education coursework taught by ESU faculty at the Butler of El Dorado campus.
General Education Transfer Guide
Developed to facilitate the transition of students with an associate degree to Fort Hays State University, students may still be required to take freshman or sophomore courses to meet degree or graduation requirements. Students with an associate degree who have not met the requirements may complete the Articulation Agreement at FHSU or fulfill the FHSU General Education program.
Educate the State is a joint public-private partnership designed to make a secondary education degree more affordable and seamless for Kansas students. K-12 teachers are in high demand. This partnership allows you to save thousands of dollars in tuition while pursuing a teaching degree, earning teaching licenses and impacting the lives of Kansans.
Butler secondary education graduates can transfer directly to one of three private Kansas colleges while keeping all credits earned and paying a discounted rate of $300 per credit hour at the university level.
Qualifications:
- Graduate from Butler as Secondary Education major and maintain major upon transfer.
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA
- Transfer as a fulltime student to Friends University, Newman University or Southwestern College based on your subject matter concentration area
- Transfer as a full-time student (12+ credit hours per semester).
Kansas State University College of Arts and Sciences
This joint two-plus-two distance education program enables students to meet the requirements for the Associate Degree in History at Butler and the Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Social Science at K-State.
Kansas State University General Business
This joint two-plus-two distance education program enables students to meet the requirements for the Associate in Science/Associate in Arts in Business degree at Butler and the Bachelor of Science degree in General Business at K-State.
Community college students must graduate from an accredited Kansas community college with an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree
Students must complete a minimum of 45 credit hours of general education with distribution in the following fields:
- 12 hours of basic skills courses (6 hours of English composition, 3 hours of speech communication, 3 hours of college-level math)
- 12 hours of Humanities courses from at least three of the following disciplines: art, theater, philosophy, music, history, literature (performance courses are excluded)
- 12 hours of Social and Behavioral Science courses from at least three of the following disciplines: sociology, psychology, political science, economics, geography, anthropology
- 9 hours of Natural and Physical Science courses from at least two disciplines (lecture with a lab)
Because KWU retains its right to determine the requirements of a Baccalaureate degree, additional courses not in the transfer agreement may be required.
Foreign language requirements are viewed as graduation requirements and not as general education requirements for the purpose of this agreement.
Management and Information Technology Transfer Guide
Butler associate degree graduates into the Bachelor of Science in Management and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology programs
The Management program is designed for individuals with degrees, diplomas or certificates in specialty areas such as merchandising, dental hygiene, electronics, medical assisting, drafting, welding or other vocational areas.
The Information Technology program is designed for individuals with degrees, diplomas, certificates or certifications in specialty areas such as information technology, computer science, programming, networks, computer-aided design and database and other related areas.
A minimum of 27 credit hours in one specialty area is required to complete a program.
Newman University assures the acceptance of any Butler Associate of Arts or Associate of Science graduate as a Baccalaureate degree-seeking student with junior standing. The purpose of the Dual Admissions Program is to provide a seamless transition for students. Students must complete the following process in order to receive consideration for admission:
- Complete the Newman University Dual Admission Program Application
- Complete the Application for Admission
- Sign the Statement of Intent to Enroll Form
Northwest Missouri State University
Business Management Transfer Agreement
This agreement allows students with an Associate of Science in Business Administration/Accounting to complete a Bachelor of Science in Business Management at NMSU.
Any Butler student earning an Associate of Science in Business Administration/Accounting is guaranteed that Northwest will accept designated freshman and sophomore business administration credit hours, general education credits required for the AS, plus any freshman and sophomore general education hours required by Northwest beyond the AS degree.
Effective October 1, 2021, Ottawa University will offer a reduction in tuition to any Butler CC associate degree graduate who transfers to complete a baccalaureate degree program at Ottawa University. Ask about Ottawa's Transfer Advantage for Butler students.
Southwestern College Professional Studies
All coursework presented by students who have earned an associate degree from Butler will transfer to Southwestern with the exception of varsity athletics or courses identified by the first institution as developmental/remedial.
A maximum of 64 hours earned at two-year colleges will apply to the bachelor degree. Students transferring with an associate degree will not be required to take any further general education coursework if they have already completed English Comp I and II as well as a college level math course (preferable College Algebra). Students will only be required to complete coursework in their chosen major plus any additional coursework needed to total 60 hours of upper division coursework. Students must have a minimum of 124 credit hours to graduate from SCPS.
Guaranteed Admission Advantage
The Guaranteed Admission Advantage agreement provides special benefits for students who earn an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
University of Kansas School of Nursing
Learn about Butler's agreement with KU School of Nursing here.
University of Phoenix will provide a five percent tuition reduction and a 100 percent PLA fee reduction to new students entering a bachelor degree program at University of Phoenix who obtain an associate degree from Butler.
Wichita State University School of Education
The program candidate is able to complete two years of general education coursework at a Butler campus. In addition, the candidate will be able to complete a significant number of the required WSU core education coursework taught by WSU faculty.
Program Eligibility:
- Candidates must meet all WSU teacher education program admission requirements.
- Candidates must be completing or have completed an AA or AS degree equivalent coursework.
- Candidates can enroll in the WSU Core I courses that are available even if they have not previously taken any coursework at Butler.
- The program is designed for individuals who enroll in WSU on a full-time basis.
Enrollment is not limited to full-time students, however the program sequence is designed for students enrolled full-time.
Transfer Timeline
Depending on what you want to do and where you want to go next, you should make some key choices early on in your course schedule. To help guide your decisions, speak with an academic advisor to review transfer timelines at the appropriate time. Keep in mind different institutions and degree programs may require different paths.
- Even though you just recently made the decision to attend Butler, there are more decisions to be made! Now is the time to begin gathering information to help you. There are several resources available including the Peterson's Guide to College and links above to Kansas four-year universities.
- If you plan to obtain a degree from Butler prior to transferring and don't have a specific degree in mind, it is best to obtain an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree as these degrees are designed with the intention of transferring. Some private colleges will accept courses taken as part of an Associate of Applied Science degree, but make sure you check with the four-year college you plan to transfer to before deciding to pursue this degree. Information on each of these degrees can be obtained from our Course Catalog.
- As you select courses to take at Butler, keep in mind that most four-year universities have more general education requirements than we do. Therefore, when choosing electives for your associate degree, do not simply take any course that you wish. It is better to take the "extra" general education courses that the four-year university requires to fulfill the electives for the associate degree.
- Many programs at four-year universities have a minimum GPA requirement in order to be accepted into the major, so study hard while at Butler!
Be sure to contact advising@butlercc.edu at any time to help you with your transfer decisions!
- Make a list of and prioritize the characteristics of a four-year university that are important to you. Consider factors such as degrees offered, cost, location, size of student body, co-curricular activities, services for commuter students, distance education opportunities, job placement services, and any other features that are important to you. Do not hesitate to check out several colleges and universities. Just because someone tells you it is a good institution, does not mean that you will have the same perception. Therefore, make sure that the institution offers the features that are important to you!
- Based on the information you have gathered, narrow down your potential transfer universities to three top choices. Contact the admissions offices at those universities to arrange a campus visit within the next couple of months. When you visit a campus, make sure that you arrange an appointment with an advisor for your major.
- Submit an application for admission to the universities you are considering. Be sure to pay attention to deadlines, application fees, and other required documentation such as transcripts. Make a copy of the completed applications for your records. Many universities require students to be admitted before scholarship applications will be processed, so it is important to apply for admission early!
- Begin compiling documentation that may be required when applying for scholarships. Contact instructors and others who can write letters of recommendation on your behalf. Be sure to send them a thank you note. Also begin working on any essays that may be required.
- Contact the four-year universities to confirm that your applications for admission were received.
- Finalize any scholarship essays and mail with scholarship applications and recommendation letters. The deadline for many universities is February 1.
- Apply for federal financial aid and contact the four-year universities to confirm that your scholarship applications were received.
- Once you know where you have been accepted and what scholarships you have been granted, you are ready to make a final choice on which university to attend.
- Many universities have transfer enrollment days in April and June, so make plans to attend the transfer day at the university of your choice. Take an unofficial copy of your transcript with you and arrange to have an official, final copy of your Butler transcript sent after your final grades have been posted.
- Begin checking into on and off campus housing options, if applicable.